Whenever I receive a recipe request that leaves me baffled, I research my printed resources. When that fails, I ask readers for help. When I…
Browsing Category Soups
Looking for a hearty soup to serve this winter? Try Lentil Soup with Meatballs!
I can’t take credit for this particular recipe, but I’ll happily share my source, and my rendition. The source: The Washington Post featured this recipe…
‘A Taste of the Wild Side: Out of Yerevan and into Armenia’s Local Dishes’: a most-interesting article and video!
Last March, Doug and I were contacted by Rebecca Wall, PhD, Program Officer of Research and Communications with the Smithsonian Institution. Rebecca was, as she…
Easy Creamy White Bean Soup
I enjoy a good, heart-warming bowl of soup as the temperature cools. I also like a good-tasting soup which requires only a few key ingredients…
‘Winter Red Lentil Soup with Browned Onions’ by Christine Datian
If you subscribe to The Armenian Mirror-Spectator, you know that Christine Datian submits recipes regularly to the ‘Recipe Corner’ section. She notified me of her…
Cucumber- Avocado- Yogurt Soup
About six years ago Christine Datian had her yummy Cucumber-Avocado-Yogurt Soup recipe published in the online edition of Sunset magazine. She asked if I would…
Christine Datian’s Mashed Potato and Leek Soup
The following recipe from Christine Datian recently appeared in The Armenian Mirror- Spectator newspaper (page 11). While not an Armenian dish, it is a comforting…
Two Soup Recipes from Sonia Tashjian – Ttejrik and Porani
Much to my delight, Sonia Tashjian has translated some of her recipes from Armenian into English so that they would appeal to The Armenian Kitchen…
Chilled Chickpea and Tahini Soup
Since the temperature has been on the rise, I’ve been focusing on using the oven and stovetop less often by preparing recipes which keep the…
Aveluk (Wild Sorrel) – a Uniquely Armenian Herb
Aveluk (Rumex crispus) -or- wild sorrel is indigenous to certain regions of Armenia. It’s popular in authentic Armenian cuisine – especially in restaurants which serve…